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Operations for Problem-Solving

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine a problem and develop the best method to arrive at the solution. In this math lesson, students apply basic math skills by coming up with the correct steps to solve a word problem. ...
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Where the Wild Things Are

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the characteristics that divide Arizona into different regions.  In this resources lesson students complete a worksheet on the biotic communities Arizona has. 
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Using Geometric Shapes To Make Patterns

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the use of shapes to create geometric patterns. they start with a simple example of dividing shapes in half to create two new ones. This can be extended to creating intricate patterns.
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Make Waves

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discover, through exploration, the basic characteristics of waves. After a lecture/demo, 6th graders work in groups and participate in a series of labs where they investigate waves. Each group presents its findings to the...
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Elements of Design

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars define basic design vocabulary. They examine fabrics and sort into similar piles, design a picture of a beautiful room and label each art element in the design. They read an article from an interior design magazine and...
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Probability: The Study of Chance

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners practice the basic principles of probability by conducting an experiment, determining if a game is fair, collecting data, interpreting data, displaying data, conducting analysis, and stating and applying the rule for probability.
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FREE STANDING STRUCTURE

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students demonstrate basic construction skills by building a free standing structure. They compute the cost of the structure.
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It's Debatable!

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine the basic elements and vocabulary of debating. They research an issue and write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper, and role-play a Parliamentary debate on a particular bill.
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Introduction to Volcanoes

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students develop a basic understanding of volcanoes. They watch a PowerPoint Presentation which introduces three types of volcanoes: shield volcanoes, cinder cones, and composite volcanoes.
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Acid Rain Lesson Plan Activity 2 - Understanding the Difference Between an Acid And a Base

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners experiment to determine the difference between an acid and a base. They study the concept of adding a buffering agent to make an acid more basic. They study the pH scale.
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Law, Values and Lobbying

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students begin to examine the lawmaking process. Using their text, they describe the role of the three branches of government. In groups, they identify the four basic values protected by law and define the concept of lobbying and...
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Weather

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders study the basic components of weather. They construct a thermometer and anemometer to measure temperatures, precipitation, and wind speed. In addition, 2nd graders discover how to find these components on weather maps.
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Indiana Tornado Project

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students become aware of the number of tornadoes that impact Indiana. They explore basic facts about tornadoes. Students use the GIS for research. They explore that natural phenomena in Indiana. Students become familiar with...
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Three Circles II

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice a variety of strategies when investigating what happens when they put various numbers into circles of a configuration: they express a fraction as a decimal, write and solve problems involving decimal...
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The Working of Scientists

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students define and explain the basic concepts of experimental design.  In this scientific method lesson students complete a hands on activity, develop and present proposals to test their explanations. 
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Newspapers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a class newspaper about the Olympics.  In this newspaper lesson, students discuss the basic characteristics of each component of the newspaper.  Students work in small groups to complete stations on cartoons,...
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Functional Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars perform functional analysis. In this pre-calculus lesson, students recognize the different elements of a function, graph a function and analyze it. They synthesize composites of other basic functions.
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Solving Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students simplify equations and expressions. In this algebra lesson, students add, subtract, multiply and divide as they solve expressions. They relate factoring to solving polynomials.
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Trees: The Inside Story

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore trees. In this math lesson, students identify the basic parts of trees. Students create a model of a tree and label the parts.
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Sports Injury Symptoms & Prevention

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners gain a basic understanding of common symptoms of sporting injuries and how to best prevent sporting injuries. They interpret factors that contribute to personal awareness and their effects on behavior by communicating...
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Cool Corals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore corals and polyps.  For this coral reef lesson students divide into groups and prepare a written report. 
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Free Enterprise--Product Cost

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students apply basic math skills in computing a product cost.
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Beacon Lesson Plan Library: Formal or Informal?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Start talking trash with your elementary English class! Then lead a discussion comparing formal and informal language. Divide the class into groups to answer a questionnaire and analyze a set of sentence cards to analyze. This is a cool...
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Using Algebra to Solve Puzzles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore basic algebraic operations to solve real life situations. Additional problems are presented to continue the exploration of the concept.

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